Helena Howard Email & Phone Number

As a Senior Architect with over a decade of experience, I've had the privilege of working onsome of the most challenging and rewarding projects across healthcare, education, and civicsectors. My journey in architecture has been defined by a commitment to creating spacesthat not only meet functional needs but also enrich the lives of those who use them.At Hawkins\Brown LLP, I’ve led complex projects from concept to completion, managingmultidisciplinary teams and ensuring that every design detail aligns with the client's visionand future users' needs. My expertise spans across stakeholder engagement, Revit BIMLevel 2 modelling, and the delivery of full RIBA stage drawing packages. My work is underpinned by a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that come with designing for healthcare, education, and civic environments.Beyond my architectural practice, I am passionate about research and education. My workon dementia design has informed both my professional projects and contributions toacademic discourse. I’ve had the opportunity to present my research at various internationalconferences and symposia, sharing insights on the power of colour in architecture and itsimpact on wellbeing.I also take great pride in mentoring the next generation of architects, serving as a designtutor and guest critic at leading institutions such as UCL Bartlett and UCA Canterbury. Myteaching philosophy is rooted in fostering creativity and critical thinking, guiding students asthey navigate the complexities of architectural design.Driven by a belief in the social responsibility of architecture, I strive to create sustainable,inclusive, and meaningful spaces that positively impact communities now and in the future.Whether it's through pioneering research or hands-on project management, I am dedicatedto pushing the boundaries of design and delivering excellence in every aspect of my work.